Phar Lap

Phar Lap

Hero to a nation

Directed by Simon Wincer

Produced by John Sexton Productions

1983107 min7.0 / 10

An inspirational true-story biography of a champion racehorse that became a symbol of hope and national pride during Australia's Great Depression.

Phar Lap, the big bold chestnut reigned as the king of the turf in the depression that gripped Australia of the 1930s. From his humble beginnings the New Zealand bred horse raced on to become the hero of a nation.

Questions people ask

  • Does Phar Lap end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Phar Lap easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Phar Lap scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Phar Lap violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Phar Lap sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity43

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Phar Lap

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Phar Lap

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Phar Lap, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Phar Lap, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Phar Lap, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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